100 Avant CV joint boot change - Page 2

4v6 · 17-02-13, 03:12 PM

Normally youd open the circlip located at the rear of the cv joint and tap the whole thing off the shaft after disconnecting it from the hub, the only issue being if its a tight fit, can make it a pain in the arse.

keithyboy · 17-02-13, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 4v6

Normally youd open the circlip located at the rear of the cv joint and tap the whole thing off the shaft after disconnecting it from the hub, the only issue being if its a tight fit, can make it a pain in the arse.

But I'd need to disconnect the bottom arm in order to get the hub out of the way? As you say it's a tight fit, everything is covered in grease and shit so you can't see what you're doing. Taking the shaft off and swapping it on the bench just seems easier, or am I missing something?

4v6 · 17-02-13, 05:06 PM

Nah its definitely easier to do on the bench, its not always absolutely necessary tho.
If you find it easier then go that route, its a bit more work but gives better access.

msh · 17-02-13, 05:42 PM

As you can see, you can't get it on your bench. Besides, if you're doing it according to bentley/haynes/whatever manual, you should worry that gasket which is between inner CV joint and gearbox flange have aged

In any case - I wouldn't bother removing whole driveshaft.

P.S. If that rubber boot kit contains some washers etc - don't use them

P.P.S. I hope you will tighten braces [or whatever you call them] with pincers.

keithyboy · 18-02-13, 03:30 PM

I had another look at the inner joint yesterday and a couple of the bolt heads look a little bit chewed up so I'm thinking I might do it without taking it off the car after all. If I buy another socket then can't use it, it's bound to put me in a foul mood.

20vcqdriver · 18-02-13, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by keithyboy

I had another look at the inner joint yesterday and a couple of the bolt heads look a little bit chewed up so I'm thinking I might do it without taking it off the car after all. If I buy another socket then can't use it, it's bound to put me in a foul mood.

Someones probably had a go using a normal Allen/hex key

The correct 10mm splined key should get them moving without an issue, just be sure to spray WD40 or similar on the diff flange that the bolts screw into...

msh · 18-02-13, 06:02 PM

That's the reason to buy cheap kit of star, torx and hexagonal bits. After all, it's 99% guaranteed that you will get messed up bolt out by hammering in bigger bit

4v6 · 18-02-13, 06:26 PM

I just use a rounded chisel to tap the heads of them sideways to break their grip, they come out easy after that generally.

17-02-13, 03:12 PM	#11
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Normally youd open the circlip located at the rear of the cv joint and tap the whole thing off the shaft after disconnecting it from the hub, the only issue being if its a tight fit, can make it a pain in the arse.

17-02-13, 05:06 PM	#13
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	Nah its definitely easier to do on the bench, its not always absolutely necessary tho. If you find it easier then go that route, its a bit more work but gives better access.

17-02-13, 05:42 PM	#14
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	As you can see, you can't get it on your bench. Besides, if you're doing it according to bentley/haynes/whatever manual, you should worry that gasket which is between inner CV joint and gearbox flange have aged In any case - I wouldn't bother removing whole driveshaft. P.S. If that rubber boot kit contains some washers etc - don't use them P.P.S. I hope you will tighten braces [or whatever you call them] with pincers.

18-02-13, 03:30 PM	#15
keithyboy Grown up member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 66	I had another look at the inner joint yesterday and a couple of the bolt heads look a little bit chewed up so I'm thinking I might do it without taking it off the car after all. If I buy another socket then can't use it, it's bound to put me in a foul mood.

18-02-13, 06:02 PM	#17
msh 4 ring whore! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rucava, Latvija Posts: 3,816	That's the reason to buy cheap kit of star, torx and hexagonal bits. After all, it's 99% guaranteed that you will get messed up bolt out by hammering in bigger bit

18-02-13, 06:26 PM	#18
4v6 Ex Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 5,565	I just use a rounded chisel to tap the heads of them sideways to break their grip, they come out easy after that generally.